Tourist information and destination rating

The town of Klatovy is a well-preserved historic Czech town which lies app. 40 km (25mi) from Plzeň (Pilsen). The town was founded in 1260 to protect the Czech Kingdom and the merchant path to Bavaria. Its history is also connected with Jesuits, whose Baroque Pharmacy became the UNESCO monument. Another great site to discover is the large system of Klatovy Catacombs. The town is an ideal base for visits to the tourist region Šumava with an array of unique nature attractions, e.g. Černé jezero (Black Lake) and other valuable nature beauties in the Šumava National Park. The region offers perfect conditions for outdoor activities, such as cycling, hiking, fishing, bird watching, etc.